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Traveling box with lotus scrolls

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red box with a hinged lid, adorned with intricate black and gold designs. The designs feature lotus flowers and scrolls. A gold clasp secures the lid. The box has a rectangular shape with a flat top. Black lines and metal corners trim the edges. The background of the image is gray, transitioning to white at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Polychromatic lacquer, leather, wood, and iron damascened with gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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